RV camping near Millington, Tennessee provides convenient access to the Mississippi River while staying within 30 miles of Memphis. Campgrounds in this region sit at elevations averaging 300 feet above sea level in the Mississippi Alluvial Plain. Summers are hot and humid with temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F, while spring and fall offer milder conditions with occasional flooding affecting riverfront campgrounds.
What to do
Mississippi River watching: 30 minutes from Millington at Tom Sawyer's RV Park in West Memphis. "Tugboats pushed barges against the current at a slower than walking pace. Trees with root balls intact floated downstream. The distant banks of the Tennessee side showed their sandy promontory," notes one visitor about the riverside experience.
Agricultural exploration: 20 minutes east of Millington at Agricenter RV Park where campers can access a 4,500-acre complex. "The RV park has a farmers market that has a pretty good selection of local fruits, veggies and your normal farmer market fare," explains one reviewer who enjoyed the agricultural setting.
Casino entertainment: 45 minutes southwest of Millington at Hollywood Casino RV Park in Robinsonville. "The casino has some cool movie memorabilia displayed. Indoor pool is nice but not heated," says a camper who visited without gambling intentions but enjoyed the amenities.
What campers like
Military hospitality: Active and retired military personnel appreciate Midway RV Park in Millington. "It is small and quiet. 2 very friendly camp hosts. Evon called us the day of arrival. Well maintained. Concrete pads," explains one visitor who found the military campground unexpectedly pleasant.
Free laundry facilities: A rare campground perk at Tom Sawyer's RV Park. "The free laundry facilities were very clean and nice with several machines. We was there from march till November," states one long-term camper about this unusual amenity.
Concrete pads: Multiple campgrounds in the area feature level concrete sites. At EZ Daze RV Park in Southaven, "The park is very clean and exceptionally well maintained. Perfect overnight. One exit north has everything you need; food, Aldi's, Walmart."
What you should know
Flood risks: Tom Sawyer's proximity to the Mississippi means occasional closures. "This campground is right on the Mississippi River, only problem is if the river is over its banks, then the campground is closed. We had to keep checking to see if the river was down, campground was cleaned up and open."
Airport noise: Light sleepers should note airplane traffic patterns. At Southaven RV Park, "Incoming flights to Memphis start flying overhead at 4:15 am. They take a direct path over top of this park. They haven't stopped flying in every few minutes or so since then."
Security concerns: Campground safety varies significantly in the Memphis area. The Agricenter provides "a part of Shelby Farms Park which is a 4,500 acres of lakes, bike and running trails, playgrounds and so much more," offering a secure environment compared to some other locations.
Tips for camping with families
Playground options: Limited at many RV parks but available nearby. At Graceland RV Park, one family noted, "We enjoyed the pavilion, pool, basketball hoop, playground, showers, and other amenities. The highlight of our stay here, however, was the opportunity to take a free pink Cadillac limo ride to Marlowe's for superb BBQ."
Kid-friendly river activities: Tom Sawyer's RV Park offers natural play opportunities. "As the sun began to set, we walked along the river and climbed on huge logs and ran up and down the river bank," shares a family who found entertainment despite the lack of traditional playground equipment.
Morning wildlife watching: The Mississippi River provides natural entertainment. "Loved waking up every morning to the sunrise over the Mississippi River (2 young kids means we get up early), watching the barges and running around in the big grassy areas!" explains a family who stayed at Tom Sawyer's.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: At EZ Daze RV Park, "Level, nice concrete pads. Good hookups. Workers all very pleasant. Didn't get to use the pool or other amenities but they looked nice. Quiet location close to gas station and stores. Excellent WiFi and verizon reception."
Power stability concerns: Some RVers report voltage issues. One RVer at EZ Daze noted, "I checked my Powerdog app and it showed 142.5 volts on line 2," indicating potential equipment concerns for sensitive electronics.
Affordable options: Hollywood Casino RV Park offers economical camping. "Reserved for 3 nights and we ended up staying 7 and we don't even gamble, but after traveling for a couple months it was nice to relax for a bit without braking the bank. RV park is nice and clean, someone goes around picking up your trash just needs to be placed in front of trailer."
